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Math: Winds of Change.

Niess, Margaret L. – Computing Teacher, 1992

Provides methods for cooperative, student investigation of weather data similar to methods currently used by atmospheric scientists. Utilizes spreadsheets to focus on the analysis and interpretation of wind frequency data for a small town in Oregon. (JJK)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Data Interpretation, Learning Activities

Claims of Improved Academic Performance--The Questions You Should Ask.

Smith, Richard Alan – Computing Teacher, 1988

Discusses how to examine and evaluate claims of improved academic performance in advertisements for computer-assisted instruction. Highlights include the proper use of comparison groups; types of statistical analyses; the Hawthorne effect; the interpretation of scores; interpreting graphic presentations; tests of significance; and cost…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Advertising, Comparative Analysis